Florence, Alabama to Greenville, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.6 miles 482.2 km · straight line
374.6 miles estimated 602.8 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Greenville, South Carolina?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Greenville, South Carolina is 299.6 miles (482.2 km) as the crow flies. Greenville, South Carolina is located E of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.6 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Greenville, South Carolina in South Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama and Greenville, South Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Florence, Alabama to Greenville, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Greenville, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m elevation
Explore more routes from Greenville, South Carolina

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients